Panic as security operatives, ESN men engage in gun duel
There was a great commotion in some parts of Orlu and Orsu local government areas of Imo State as gunmen suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and security operatives engaged in a gun duel on Sunday.
It was gathered that the gun battle which started Saturday night caused panic and forced residents into their houses for safety as some fled into the bushes.
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The security operatives were said to have stormed the affected areas based on the report that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) gunmen were regrouping to launch attacks.
A guest house, Inland Guest House or Ukwu Aki Guest House, was razed down on Sunday morning, as a result of the incident.
Areas affected by the incident include Amanachi, Awo-Idemili in the Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
In Orlu town, Banana junction and environs witnessed the heat of the battle.
Some of the affected villages claimed that there were casualties during the gun duel it has not been ascertained whether it was the men of the security agencies or the ESN gunmen that suffered the losses.
The Imo State Police Command, Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mike Abattam, is yet to react to the incident.
